GreenBiz

MARCH 15, 2023

Is geoengineering the answer to climate change, just part of the answer or dangerous science?

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Renew Economy

MARCH 15, 2023

The first stage of what will be the biggest solar farm in Australia - at least for the time being - has been officially opened near Uralla in NSW. The post Australia’s biggest solar farm powers up to help replace New South Wales coal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 15, 2023

Climate Founder is a one-stop shop for aspiring entrepreneurs in the climate tech field.

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Renew Economy

MARCH 15, 2023

We know the solution to the energy crisis, and it is not to pander to the demands of the war-profiteering, multinational gas cartel to create new supply. The post There is no “gas shortage,” just a shortage of ethics and integrity from gas cartel appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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GreenBiz

MARCH 15, 2023

Franchise businesses are a critical part of the U.S. economy. Accounting for more than 10% of businesses, franchise establishments employ 8.5 million people and are forecast to generate $827 billion in 2022. Yet, whether a quick-service restaurant (QSR), retail chain, gym, or one of the countless other franchises out there, those who own or manage a franchise location know that they face unique challenges in today’s economy.

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Corporate Knights

MARCH 15, 2023

From Tofino, B.C., to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, people are grappling with the rising cost of food. A recent survey conducted by the University of Saskatchewan found that 31% of Canadians are eating less-healthy food due to inflation and that 5% had resorted to stealing food to survive. Food Banks Canada’s 2022 Hunger Count reports a 35% increase in visits since 2019.

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Renew Economy

MARCH 15, 2023

Three research projects aimed at reducing methane emissions from livestock will receive between $1 million and $3 million each in federal government funding. The post Seaweed trials to slash methane from cow burps win federal funding appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 15, 2023

Join GreenBiz for our conversation covering the approaches building product manufacturers are using to make products more circular and keep materials in play after their first use. The idea of buildings as material banks is not new, but deserves examination as it hasn’t taken hold at the scale we would expect.

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Renew Economy

MARCH 15, 2023

Renewables and nuclear stepped up to power Britain through a difficult winter, slashing demand for imported gas by 66% and saving consumers billions. The post Renewables help slash gas demand over British winter, avoid £15bn in energy costs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Stacey Higginbotham

MARCH 15, 2023

Although I settled on Apple HomeKit to run my smart home back in 2021 , I have tried most of the major smart home platforms. And in 2020, one of those was Home Assistant , the free, open-source software that integrates with thousands of devices and services. Given my recent mini-rants on app-centric homes and Apple HomeKit not working well lately , I thought now is a good time to take a second look at Home Assistant.

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Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Renew Economy

MARCH 15, 2023

Strong wind generation conditions help deliver what reports suggest is Europe's highest yet combined wind and solar hourly production peak. The post Windy weather sets new renewable generation records across Europe appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ESG Today

MARCH 15, 2023

Solar industry-focused recycling startup SOLARCYCLE announced today that it has raised $30 million, including equity and infrastructure financing, with proceeds aimed at scaling the company’s solar panel recycling capacity, and expanding its materials remanufacturing capabilities. Founded last year “to create a more sustainable, domestic supply chain for the solar industry,” SOLARCYCLE has developed proprietary technology capable of extracting over 95% of the valuable materials in solar panels,

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Renew Economy

MARCH 15, 2023

Developer seeks approval to build a huge solar farm and big battery in southern Queensland's CSG heartland, opposite a black coal power plant. The post Huge gigawatt scale solar and big battery project seeks approval in gas heartland appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Environmental Finance

MARCH 15, 2023

India has shown how national carbon trading can work in tandem with voluntary markets, argues Finn O'Muircheartaigh

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Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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Renew Economy

MARCH 15, 2023

Gas demand is falling quickly in Australia, but the market operator frets that not enough supply will be available when it is really needed. The post AEMO sounds warning as it manages tricky balancing act on gas generation appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

MARCH 15, 2023

Travel startups may be well positioned to contribute to the industry’s next digital horizon—a new report examines who is investing, and why.

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Renew Economy

MARCH 15, 2023

University researcher gets grant to study voltage management that could boost solar uptake and lift reliability in vulnerable grids in regional areas. The post Voltage control to boost solar penetration and reliability for vulnerable rural towns appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Utiliity Dive

MARCH 15, 2023

The rapid interconnection of inverter-bases resources “poses a high risk to grid reliability,” warned the North American Electric Reliability Corp.

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Impakter

MARCH 15, 2023

Impakter The 15-Minute City: How Did a Convenient Concept Become So Controversial? If you can cast your mind back to the common naivety we shared before COVID, you might remember the early days of the unfolding pandemic. It was a time before the problems posed by the outbreak became black and white or, perhaps more fittingly, red and blue. The first few days of March 2020 had […] The post The 15-Minute City: How Did a Convenient Concept Become So Controversial?

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

MARCH 15, 2023

Corporate leaders are addressing the risks while finding the opportunities in digital disruption, the economy, and geopolitical uncertainties.

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Utiliity Dive

MARCH 15, 2023

“So far the agency’s transformation efforts have seemed to achieve the opposite of what was expected,” Commissioner Annie Caputo said.

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ESG Today

MARCH 15, 2023

Investment giant BlackRock will continue to view climate risk as an investment risk, according to the firm’s Chairman and CEO Larry Fink’s annual letter to investors released today, that addressed a series of claims by anti-ESG politicians, such as accusations that BlackRock forces companies to reduce emissions, or that the firm “boycotts” energy companies.

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Speaker: Hortense Grouvel

In this new webinar, you will learn firsthand how to set up a sustainable supply chain program that will help meet increasing ESG requirements stemming from regulators, customers, consumers, and investors alike. Hortense Grouvel, ESG expert at IntegrityNext, and Sean Whelan, Global Senior Manager at Halliburton, will look at how ensuring compliance will also help you increase sustainability performance, resilience, and innovation, allowing you to unlock the full potential of your supply chain op

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

MARCH 15, 2023

We’ve leveraged data from more than 1,700 teams to understand the relationship between capabilities and performance outcomes.

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Utiliity Dive

MARCH 15, 2023

The Joint Ransomware Task Force is coordinating the program, called the Ransomware Vulnerability Warning Pilot, actively warning organizations about internet-accessible vulnerabilities linked to known threat actors.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 15, 2023

Burning biochar has been a traditional agriculture practice used by humans since time immemorial. A new study attempts to synthesize global data from nearly 600 studies on biochar to analyze its potential as a climate-smart agricultural practice. It is published in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) is described as an integrative approach that goes further than sustainable farming methods.

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Global Renewable News

MARCH 15, 2023

The development of Geothermal in the.

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ESG Today

MARCH 15, 2023

Nuclear power will be classified as “environmentally sustainable” under the UK’s upcoming green taxonomy, with access to the same investment incentives provided for renewable energy, in a move aimed at encouraging private investment, according to Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt. The announcement was made Wednesday as part of Hunt’s first budget speech as Chancellor, during which Hunt said that nuclear would provide a “critical source of cheap and reliable energy,” and that “increasing n

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Global Renewable News

MARCH 15, 2023

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ESG Today

MARCH 15, 2023

Aegon Asset Management announced today the appointment of Anne Scott to the newly created role of Global Climate Solutions Lead. In her new role, Scott will join Aegon’s global fixed income team, supporting its efforts in climate solutions, promoting the firm’s climate transition approach, and helping ensure the consistency and delivery of its’ climate research process.

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Global Renewable News

MARCH 15, 2023

The U.S. Department of.

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